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February 28, 2017

Honoring Hack Wilson

Join the Ellwood City Area Historical Society and the Ellwood City Community in honoring Hack Wilson – a baseball legend born in Ellwood City in 1900, who rivaled the mighty Babe Ruth. His 1930 statistics included the “unbreakable” record of 191 runs batted in a National League leading 56 home runs (a record that stood for 68 years), .356 batting average, and a league-leading .723 slugging percentage. ECAHS invites the community to join them for an on-field ceremony, “Bat for Hack”, honoring Hack on April 26, 2017, at PNC Park when the Pirates play the World Champion Cubs. 200 fans…

February 28, 2017

March/April Activities at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls

Saturday, March 4th, it’s Science With Seuss 11am-12:30pm.  Pre K to 2nd graders are invited to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, explore, create and have fun.  The Franklin Center will be on hand with a STEM Station, HeadStart and Pre-K Counts will have a literacy games and skills station, create a Seuss Make and Take and enjoy the Scavenger Hunt, designed to use a series of clues to lead parent and child from one location to the next.  The program will include a fun snack.  Registration required.  Call the library to register at 724.846.4340. Maker Mondays are the 1st and 3rd…

February 27, 2017

Criminal Complaint: Wampum Storage Unit Theft

According to the criminal complaint on Jan. 22 a Pennsylvania State Trooper was dispatched to the Mini Storage Units located at 941 Clyde Street in Wampum Borough, in reference to four units being broken into. Upon arrival the officer determined the locks were cut on all four units; surveillance photos of the suspect and the car he was driving was provided, allowing further investigation to reveal the suspect as Corey D. Rayl, 43, of Beaver Falls, PA. The estimated amount of stolen goods equals $1809.00 and Rayl will be facing felony charges of criminal trespass and entering unattended property, misdemeanor…

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February 27, 2017

Samuel L. Lample, 79

Mr. Samuel L. Lample, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in his residence. Mr. Lample was born on August 26, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Martin and Anna Petro Lample. He had graduated from Lincoln high School with the class of 1955. He had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, the Ellwood City U.S. Steel Tube Mill, Butler Auto Auction, and Walmart. Sam is survived by his sister, Anna Marie Brenneman of Pittsburgh, and his brother, William (Barbara) Lample of New Jersey. As per Sam’s wishes there will not be a…

February 27, 2017

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of Feb. 27, 2017

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, March 1, at 3:00 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library for more…

February 27, 2017

Prom Dreams Hosting 3rd Annual Free Prom Dress Giveaway

Prom is right around the corner and unfortunately many high school girls miss out on the once in a lifetime experience because of finances, and that’s why Prom Dreams in New Castle is hosting their 3rd annual free prom dress giveaway. Local girls who are in need of a prom dress are invited to the event, taking place at Feed My Sheep on Long Ave. in New Castle on March 25th. Official flyer below.

February 24, 2017

Local Gym Offers Everything To Get Your Body Ready for Summer

It’s Time Fitness is excited to be expanding their body enhancing services; while the company already offers a gym and salon to the community, they are adding a tanning salon to the list right in time for spring break. With no appointment needed, Big Time Tan will provide the option to utilize a variety of different tanning bed levels, HT42 for a duration of 11 minutes, HT54 for a duration of 10 minutes, HT60 for a duration of 8 minuets, and not 1 but 2 Hollywood Tan High Pressure Tanning beds that is 10 minutes maximum tan with 36 HP…

February 24, 2017

Panthers Fall to North Catholic in Quarterfinals

A complete defensive gem was seen at Sewickley Academy as Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic’s suffocating zone defense caused fits for Riverside all night long. It was was a theme across the Class-3A quarterfinals as three of the four games combined to score no more than the 87 points in North Catholic’s 55-32 victory. The 3-seeded Trojans never trailed in the game, led by as many as 29 points, and forced 21 Panther turnovers. Kenny Fukon scored 21 for the Trojans, followed by eight a piece for Zach Offi and Vinnie DiNicola. DiNicola recorded a half dozen steals to lead the…

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February 24, 2017

Larry DeBlaso, Jr., 63

Mr. Larry DeBlaso, Jr., 63, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Larry was born on September 12, 1953 in Ellwood City to the late Lawrence and Mary Lapenta DeBlaso, Sr.. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1972, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Larry had worked at G.K. Garrett’s for 13 years, Fishers Big Wheel for 10 years, American Asbestos for 10 years, Airway Industries for 10 years, and OSG (Opening Solutions Group) as the Director of Quality Control for several years. He enjoyed working with computers,…

February 23, 2017

Medical Company Buys Old L&N Building

With the ongoing concern of the hospital potentially closing, many Ellwood residents are thankful to hear that medical companies are still investing in the local community. Council awarded the sale of the old Ellwood City owned L&N building located in Ellport to Worksite Medical, proceeding their bid of $375,000 for the property. The building was named after its original occupant, a North-Wales based company, Leeds & Northup, which relocated in 1997, leaving the property to industrial authorities until 2010 when the Borough took ownership of the property. The Borough received another bid on the property in 2010 of $750,000 but refused…